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School: Mathghamhnach (C.) (roll number 11423)

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Mahoonagh, Co. Limerick
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Bríd Nic Arailt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0489, Page 163

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    Marriages in the olden times.
    Marriages in olden days were usually celebrated in the evening and in the home of the bride. People did not like to get married on a Friday or Monday nor during the month of May. Uninvited guests, gaily dressed and wearing belts & hats of straw came to the wedding party and danced and enjoyed themselves. These were known as "Strawboys". The bridal pair remained at the bride's home for a couple of days after the wedding. Then the 'hauling home' took place, when the groom and the wedding party took the bride to her new home, where another big party took place. The bride's dowry was usually given in stock, so many cows etc.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Ita Kenrick
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garryduff, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mrs Michael Kenrick
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garryduff, Co. Limerick